Christmas Gift Guide: Dressing Up

Welcome to the BG Christmas Gift Guide 2011. We love nothing more than a well stocked dressing up box. From princesses, knights and dragons to doctors and astronauts we have something to ignite the imagination for everyone. KIGU are exclusive to Selfridges this season and they have a range of animal dressing up suits. Our [...]

10 Best: cool children’s jewellery

I’m not crazy about kids in jewellery, but there’s no denying that little girls (and boys) are fond of  bangles and baubles, so if you are going to indulge them, at least make sure they’re not adorned with lurid plastic. Why not vintage Swarovski crystal and brass instead? As in this dinky little acorn necklace [...]

BG Christmas Gift Guide: 10 Hot Stocking Fillers for Babies & Toddlers for under £10

The gift guide keeps coming and yesterday I featured the first selection of super wallet friendly cool buys for stocking fillers for under a fiver and this latest selection are all for under £10 and start from birth upwards. Anne-Claire Petit Crochet Rattle Absolutely gorgeous, this soft hand crocheted rattle features a bell inside and [...]

Nursery Trend: The Princess and the Pea

A classic story from Hans Christian Andersen the Princess and the Pea is a trend on the rise. Something about the oh-so-delicate princess and her sleeping arrangements has captured the collective consciousness and she is everywhere.There are countless books telling the original story but for a stylish modern reworking Lauren Child is your woman. In [...]

Stocking Fillers for Toddlers 1-2 Years – Great Gifts Under £10

Haba Discovery Ball With Squeaker Made from beech wood, this colourful ball makes a squeaking sound and creates optical illusions and rolls around to great amusement. Coated with non-toxic eco-friendly paints, this is a great, wallet-friendly buy for developing motor skills. £3.50 BG Amazon Store Brio Racing Cars Loving these colourful cars with cute little [...]

Haba Dragonstone Castle

Natalie writes… I just stumbled across this fab toy which I have earmarked for my friend’s daughter. The Dragonstone Castle by German toy giant, Haba, is this award winning activity book which you can stand up and create castle walls around your bambino for them to have wonderful gurgling adventures. Full of lots of details [...]

Hot Toy List 08 – Under 1 Years

Natalie writes… In another installment from our Hot Toy List for Christmas 2008, I round up my favourite buys to wow your tot from the day they’re born! My selections are cool, stimulating to help develop their motor skills amongst other things, and there are even toys to kickstart your bambino’s love of pretend play [...]

Haba Dreamland Rug

If like us, your baby’s nursery has a wooden floor then you’re probably looking for a warm rug. Not only is it great for your baby to play on as they grow but will ensure you don’t freeze your feet off in the night. Haba are toy manufacturers of distinction. Their products are great fun [...]

Haba Ship See Saw

If your toddler really wants to go to town with the whole sailor vibe or you’re on the lookout for an unusual swing, you might just like the Ship See Saw. Made from soft upholstered cordura fabric over an aluminium frame, the sail is made of nylon, and the hanging height can be adjusted. It [...]